Cayman Islands Stamp Duty Calculator

1. 01Enter the property priceType the purchase price or market value (whichever is higher) in Cayman Islands dollars (CI$).
2. 02Read the estimated duty and rateThe tool shows which tier applies (standard or high-value) and the estimated stamp duty.

• Budgeting a property purchaseEstimate the stamp duty cost alongside the purchase price when planning a Cayman Islands property purchase.
• Checking the CI$2,000,000 thresholdSee exactly how much more stamp duty applies once a property crosses the CI$2,000,000 threshold, since the entire amount is taxed at the higher rate, not just the excess.

• Below the thresholdA property priced at CI$1,500,000 pays 7.5% stamp duty: CI$112,500.
• At or above the thresholdA property priced at CI$2,500,000 pays 10% stamp duty on the full amount: CI$250,000, not just 10% on the portion above CI$2,000,000.

This is a flat-rate, cliff-edge calculation, not a marginal bracket system like income tax. If the consideration is below CI$2,000,000, the duty is consideration × 7.5%. If the consideration is CI$2,000,000 or more, the duty is the full consideration × 10%.

The Government of the Cayman Islands (gov.ky) passed legislation as part of the 2026-2027 Budget increasing stamp duty from 7.5% to 10% on the conveyance or transfer of developed or undeveloped property where the consideration is CI$2,000,000 or more, effective 1 January 2026. This tool applies the standard 7.5% rate below that threshold. Current as of 2026. Tooleem is not affiliated with the Government of the Cayman Islands.

This estimate does not include exemptions, such as concessions for first-time Caymanian buyers, legal fees, registration fees, or any other closing costs. It assumes an ordinary conveyance and does not account for special transaction types.

This is an educational estimate, not legal, tax, or financial advice, and Tooleem is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Government of the Cayman Islands or any government body. For an actual property transaction, use the official source or a qualified Cayman Islands attorney.

Every calculation runs in your browser on your device. The price you enter is never uploaded, stored, or sent to analytics, so your numbers stay private, and closing the tab clears everything.

What is the stamp duty rate in the Cayman Islands?

The standard stamp duty rate is 7.5% of the consideration. For properties CI$2,000,000 and above, the rate is 10% on the entire consideration, effective 1 January 2026.

Is the 10% rate only on the amount above CI$2,000,000?

No. Once a property reaches CI$2,000,000, the entire consideration is taxed at 10%, not just the portion above the threshold. This is a cliff-edge structure, not a marginal bracket.

Is this official legal advice?

No. It is an educational estimate and is not affiliated with the Government of the Cayman Islands. For an actual transaction, use the official source or a qualified attorney.

Is my data stored?

No. The calculation runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded, saved, or shared.